ushering

verb

Definition of usheringnext
present participle of usher
as in guiding
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front ushered the job applicant into the room and then left

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  1. guiding
  2. steering
  3. leading
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  • Based on my experience guiding companies through strengthening their privacy practices, here are four steps to consider.
    Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Influencers play a key role in this balance, guiding Gen Zers to brands that offer both quality and value, creating a powerful alignment between consumer desires and brand positioning this holiday season.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of guiding
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  • But Warren also gave off the impression he will be heavily involved in steering everything.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Social media has flipped the power dynamic, turning memes into tools for steering these rivalries.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of steering
Verb
  • He was pictured leading a Cabinet meeting with his Idlib governing team, rebel leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa — also known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Jolani (above, right) — and several Assad holdovers, including outgoing Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali.
    Peter Weber, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By spreading the burden of some of the work traditionally carried out by the CIO, businesses are able to bring a greater diversity of skills and experience to the tasks of leading organization-wide digital transformation in 2025.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of leading
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